Join me here to explore new exercises, activities, wellness topics and Franklin/Nashville, TN local adventures and community activities!
My Life
Welcome to My Blog! - Find out more about me and why I do what I do
Pantry Tour - A look inside my pantry
What is a Health Coach? - See what it is exactly that I do with my clients to help them to transform their lives
Defeated Creek Trail Half Marathon Race Recap - Read about what it is like to train for and run a trail race
Nashville Hot Chocolate 15k Race Recap - Find out more about my experience with this sweet race
Patriotic Party Planning - Learn how to decorate and what to cook for any red, white and blue celebration
Franklin Classic 10k Race Recap - This classic race isn't one to miss!
Fall Charcuterie Board - Learn how to make a beautiful charcuterie board for the fall season
Harvest Half Marathon Race Recap - This beautiful, hilly course makes the challenge fun
Nashville Quarry Crusher Single 3.6 Mile Run Race Recap - A super unique, intense, fun race through the Franklin rock quarry
My Favorite Products - Learn more about using "Shop My Favorites" to view tried, true and tested gluten-free and dairy-free products plus kitchenware, active gear and more!
Bell Ringer Trail Run 15k Race Recap - A beautiful, technical, well organized trail run through Montgomery Bell State Park
My Struggle with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea - (and my recovery) Can you be "too" healthy?
Why Do I Do What I Do? - a reflection on why I started my own health coaching business
Programs & Cooking Classes
Boost - Learn about this great introductory course to help you live your healthiest life
7 Day Slim Down - Get back on track to banish bloat, lose weight, look good and feel great!
Healthy Holidays - Navigate through the 6-week holiday season like a wellness pro!
Fresh Start - Start the new year off right or just reset at any time
Eat Better, Live Better - Join me on the Prepear app for easy meal planning, recipes and more!
Health Coaching for the Daily Adventurer - Discover how to fuel, explore, aspire, and train your way to your goals with a health coach
6 Week Menu Plan + Workout Guide - Easy, delicious and healthy recipes to get you through the next 6 weeks PLUS 2 workout guides!
The Health and Happiness Box - Let me guide you through the top 5 aspects of wellness you need help with the most - nutrition, activity, sleep, stress and happiness - with your own fun little health coach in a box!
Shelter-in-Race 5k, 10k, 15k or Half Marathon (Virtual Race) - Come together, run apart
Taco Party Virtual Cooking Class - These are NACHO average times, let's make tacos, guac and margs together!
Pasta Night Virtual Cooking Class - Healthy AND delicious stuffed shells?!? Nothing is IMPASTABLE!
Stars & Strides Virtual 5k - Run. Sunglasses. Dogs. America. This runs for YOU!
Cupcakes & Coffee Virtual Cooking Class - Meal prepping with cupcakes sound too sweet to be true? The cupcakes AND coffee are delicious and nutritious - you will like them a latte!
Banh Mi Bowls Virtual Cooking Class - Stand (virtually) banh mi as we make noodle bowls. You will go coco-nuts over these recipes!
Summer BBQ Salad Virtual Cooking Class - LETTUCE TURNIP the BEET and celebrate summer with a chopped BBQ ranch chicken salad, skillet cornbread and peach shrub!
2020 Virtual Cooking Classes - See what you have missed and what's coming up for the rest of the year!
Fall Fiesta Virtual Cooking Class - I have BEAN waiting for this fall fiesta, Cuban-style!
Spice is Nice Virtual Cooking Class - Keep calm and CURRY on
Comfort Classics Virtual Cooking Class - Feeling FOWL? Cheer up with some classic comfort food!
Christmas Cookie Decorating Virtual Cooking Class - Life is what you BAKE it! Let's celebrate Christmas in the best way we know how - eat, drink, bake, decorate...and be merry!
2021 Virtual Cooking Classes - We've got all the THYME in the world, LETTUCE cook!
Skillet Pizza Pasta Virtual Cooking Class - 7 days without pizza makes one WEAK. It's time to CHEESE the day with skillet pizza pasta!
Private Virtual Cooking Classes - Let me host your next birthday party, corporate teambuilding, date night or group event with a personalized menu just for you
Gift Cards for Virtual Cooking Classes - Looking for a gift to send to a family member, friend, co-worker, or even a stranger as a kind deed? E-gift cards for Virtual Cooking Classes make a perfect surprise!
Valentine's Day Dessert Virtual Cooking Class - Prepare to be WHISKED off your feet this Valentine's Day as we team up with DeFatta Custom Homes for a unique dessert experience
Quick Beef Pho Virtual Cooking Class - This class is going to be unPHOgetable! Faux pho fast!
Falafel Salad Virtual Cooking Class - LETTUCE celebrate spring while exploring the art of Mediterranean food by making this classic vegan dish
Kentucky Derby Hot Brown Pasta Virtual Cooking Class - Kentucky hot browns and juleps are MINT to be together
Whisk Taker Recipes - A cookbook with all of the delicious meals created from my virtual cooking classes over the last year
Spring Rolls Virtual Cooking Class - this spring class is going to be SHRIMPLY irresistible
Cake and Coffee Virtual Cooking Class - BAKE it 'till you make it with this fresh summer cake
Summer BLT Pasta Salad Virtual Cooking Class - Summer is here and it is A-MAIZE-ING, let's celebrate the fresh produce of the season
Southern Tomato Pie Brunch Virtual Cooking Class - I'm feeling good from my head TOMATOES because it is finally time for a brunch cooking class
Chicken and Dumplings Virtual Cooking Class - Life is GOURD! Let's enjoy a weeknight fall meal together on the autumnal equinox
Sloppy Joe Pie Virtual Cooking Class - It's time to CARVE out some fun for Halloween this year with a special feast
Gnocchi Stuffing Virtual Cooking Class - You ain't seen STUFFING yet! Wait until you try out this new take on an old favorite
Christmas Cookies Virtual Cooking Class - This Christmas we will be BAKING spirits bright!
Workouts and Exercises
Throwback Workout Videos - Videos on how to perform card squats and a front/side plank
Butt & Hip Exercises - Video on how to do my favorite butt & hip exercises that are especially great for runners
Complete Upper Body Workout - Work your back, chest, shoulders, biceps, triceps and core with this easy to follow workout routine
Complete Lower Body Workout - Work your hamstrings, quads, calves and hips with this workout routine you can do anywhere
Do-Anywhere Full Body Bodyweight Workout - Perform this bodyweight workout anywhere at any time in as little as 10 minutes or up to 30!
Wellness Information and Tips
Recovering From an Easter Binge - Accept it and get back on track
10 Warm Weather Running Tips - Learn how to make the adjustment
5 Reasons Why Diets Don't Work - Lose the diet mindset and focus on a healthy lifestyle
No Time For Your Health? - Make your health a priority
Then Why Worry? - Stress-management techniques and information
7 Ways to Stay Healthy on Vacation - Enjoy your vacation, eat delicious food, stay active and feel great!
Whole Foods for Post-Workout Recovery - Use real food to help your body refuel, rebuild and recover
Living Life Balanced - Learn about the 9 dimensions of wellness and that living a balanced life doesn't mean you have to be perfect
Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life - How do you become the person you believe that you can be?
Stop Your War with Food - Stop letting food control you; eat good foods to fuel and nourish your body and enjoy life
What If You Started Now? - Navigate through the holidays and be 3 months ahead come January 1
How to Become a Better Cook - Learn the tips and tricks needed to cook better at home
Halloween Tricks and Treats - Discover some tips for controlling those sugar cravings
Top 10 Healthy Thanksgiving Tips - Enjoy every second of the food, fun, family and friends but remain in control and balanced
How to Host a Stress Free Holiday Dinner - Take charge and plan ahead so you can enjoy your evening!
How to Stay on Track During the Holidays - Don't put yourself on the back burner this holiday season
St. Patrick's Day Recipe Roundup - Take part in the festivities AND stay on track
What to Bring on a Hike - Be prepared with the right gear, food and water for your next day hike
Easter Brunch Recipe Roundup - Try these light, spring-like Easter recipes for a new tradition
Why You Should Focus on Behavior Change vs. Weight Loss - Consistency is key
Stop Following Impossible Food Rules - There is no one "perfect" way of eating, find what works best for you
Healthy Kitchen Staples - Pantry, fridge and freezer staples to make meal and snack time easier
Planning Ahead for a Healthy Week - Be successful in your health journey with these 5 tips to help you plan for the week ahead
10 Reasons You Should Join a Running Group - See how a running group can bring out the best in you and enhance your quality of life
5 Autumn Self-Care Tips - Take care of yourself and create space for the things you want to do
Thanksgiving Dinner Menu + Planning Guide - Let me help take the stress away from you this Thanksgiving by planning everything for you - all you have to do is follow the recipes!
Meal Plan Troubleshooting - How to overcome the top 5 meal planning problems
Simple Meal Prep Tips - Simplify your life and enhance your health with these simple tips
This is for YOU - Tips on how to handle the COVID-19 quarantine and stay mentally and physically healthy
My Favorite Summer Running Products - The gear you need to beat the heat and stay safe
Top 5 Tips for Managing These Stressful Times - COVID-19 sucks, but your life doesn't have to
Delayed Gratification - Invest in yourself. Your reward will come. Trust the method.
Williamson County, TN Paths, Trails and Parks
(*2019 New Feature - Still Updating* See latest post here)
Aspen Grove Park Trails + The Harpeth River Greenway (Franklin) - Paved Path. Around 2.25 miles (without repeating too much) in a wooded park setting and along the river
Westhaven Trails - (Franklin) Trails. 9 miles throughout 7 different wooded trails + connectors
Brentwood Parks Trail System (Brentwood) - Paved Path. About 10 miles (total out and back); can easily add several more miles in with connectors to more paths and parks
Pinkerton Park Path + Fort Granger Trail (Franklin) - Paved Path + Trail. 2 miles (1 mile paved path loop + 1 mile trail out and back with a loop); can add more miles through downtown Franklin
The Park at Harlinsdale Farm Trail (Franklin) - Trail. 5.25 mile turf/grass trail with a small wooded trail section + a small bit of park roads; can add more miles with more park roads or adding more loops (will eventually have more connectivity trails)
Marcella Vivrette Smith Park Trails (Brentwood) - Trails. 7 miles throughout 4 wooded trails with some rolling fields; can add more miles with park roads and paved paths or by adding on 10+ miles with the Brentwood Parks Trail System
Liberty Park Path (Franklin) - Paved Path. 1/2 mile along the park road surrounded by trees; can add more by running to the baseball fields or on the surrounding sidewalks along the nearby roads or through the disc golf course wooded trail
Flagpole Park Path + Wikle Park Path (Brentwood) - Paved Path. 1 mile loop around the border of both parks, can add more miles by running on the connecting sidewalks in the area
Winstead Hill Park Path (Franklin) - Paved Path. 1 mile loop around a tree lined field with stairs and a short rocky path to an overlook
Franklin Greenway Path (Bicentennial Park, Ruby F. Lynch Riverwalk Trail, Joel Cheek Park) + Judge Fulton Greer Park Path (Franklin) - Paved Path. 5 miles out and back with some loops through several different parks and trails, along the Harpeth River covered by trees; can add more miles by adding on Hillsboro Rd or by running through downtown Franklin and to Pinkerton Park
Dry Branch Wetland (Brentwood) - Grass Trail. .4 mile around the loop where you can walk and learn about the ecosystem around you
Jim Warren Park Path (Franklin) - Paved Path. 2.7 miles around a beautiful tree-lined active park; can add more miles by adding on connecting neighborhood sidewalks
Eastern Flank Battlefield Park Path (Franklin) - Paved Path. 3 miles around a historic battlefield
Fieldstone Park Path (Franklin) - Paved Path. 3 miles out and back; can add more miles by adding on Hillsboro Rd or discovering more of the paths through the neighborhood
Franklin Mountain Bike Trail System (Franklin) - Trails. 1.25 miles around 2 different loops. Can add a lot more road running by running on sidewalks in the surrounding area.
Preservation Park Trails (Thompson's Station) - Trails. 3.6 miles + of turf/grass trails plus some wooded trail sections; can add more miles by adding on Sarah Benson Park and the Heritage Park Trails - Alexander/Stephen's Way.
Blueways
Franklin, TN Harpeth River Canoe Access Points - Discover the 6 different canoe access points located in Franklin to help you explore the Harpeth River (Ladd Park, Eastern Flank, Pinkerton Park, Harlinsdale Farm, Williamson/Franklin Rec Center, and Rizer Point(closed))
My Life
Welcome to My Blog! - Find out more about me and why I do what I do
Pantry Tour - A look inside my pantry
What is a Health Coach? - See what it is exactly that I do with my clients to help them to transform their lives
Defeated Creek Trail Half Marathon Race Recap - Read about what it is like to train for and run a trail race
Nashville Hot Chocolate 15k Race Recap - Find out more about my experience with this sweet race
Patriotic Party Planning - Learn how to decorate and what to cook for any red, white and blue celebration
Franklin Classic 10k Race Recap - This classic race isn't one to miss!
Fall Charcuterie Board - Learn how to make a beautiful charcuterie board for the fall season
Harvest Half Marathon Race Recap - This beautiful, hilly course makes the challenge fun
Nashville Quarry Crusher Single 3.6 Mile Run Race Recap - A super unique, intense, fun race through the Franklin rock quarry
My Favorite Products - Learn more about using "Shop My Favorites" to view tried, true and tested gluten-free and dairy-free products plus kitchenware, active gear and more!
Bell Ringer Trail Run 15k Race Recap - A beautiful, technical, well organized trail run through Montgomery Bell State Park
My Struggle with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea - (and my recovery) Can you be "too" healthy?
Why Do I Do What I Do? - a reflection on why I started my own health coaching business
Programs & Cooking Classes
Boost - Learn about this great introductory course to help you live your healthiest life
7 Day Slim Down - Get back on track to banish bloat, lose weight, look good and feel great!
Healthy Holidays - Navigate through the 6-week holiday season like a wellness pro!
Fresh Start - Start the new year off right or just reset at any time
Eat Better, Live Better - Join me on the Prepear app for easy meal planning, recipes and more!
Health Coaching for the Daily Adventurer - Discover how to fuel, explore, aspire, and train your way to your goals with a health coach
6 Week Menu Plan + Workout Guide - Easy, delicious and healthy recipes to get you through the next 6 weeks PLUS 2 workout guides!
The Health and Happiness Box - Let me guide you through the top 5 aspects of wellness you need help with the most - nutrition, activity, sleep, stress and happiness - with your own fun little health coach in a box!
Shelter-in-Race 5k, 10k, 15k or Half Marathon (Virtual Race) - Come together, run apart
Taco Party Virtual Cooking Class - These are NACHO average times, let's make tacos, guac and margs together!
Pasta Night Virtual Cooking Class - Healthy AND delicious stuffed shells?!? Nothing is IMPASTABLE!
Stars & Strides Virtual 5k - Run. Sunglasses. Dogs. America. This runs for YOU!
Cupcakes & Coffee Virtual Cooking Class - Meal prepping with cupcakes sound too sweet to be true? The cupcakes AND coffee are delicious and nutritious - you will like them a latte!
Banh Mi Bowls Virtual Cooking Class - Stand (virtually) banh mi as we make noodle bowls. You will go coco-nuts over these recipes!
Summer BBQ Salad Virtual Cooking Class - LETTUCE TURNIP the BEET and celebrate summer with a chopped BBQ ranch chicken salad, skillet cornbread and peach shrub!
2020 Virtual Cooking Classes - See what you have missed and what's coming up for the rest of the year!
Fall Fiesta Virtual Cooking Class - I have BEAN waiting for this fall fiesta, Cuban-style!
Spice is Nice Virtual Cooking Class - Keep calm and CURRY on
Comfort Classics Virtual Cooking Class - Feeling FOWL? Cheer up with some classic comfort food!
Christmas Cookie Decorating Virtual Cooking Class - Life is what you BAKE it! Let's celebrate Christmas in the best way we know how - eat, drink, bake, decorate...and be merry!
2021 Virtual Cooking Classes - We've got all the THYME in the world, LETTUCE cook!
Skillet Pizza Pasta Virtual Cooking Class - 7 days without pizza makes one WEAK. It's time to CHEESE the day with skillet pizza pasta!
Private Virtual Cooking Classes - Let me host your next birthday party, corporate teambuilding, date night or group event with a personalized menu just for you
Gift Cards for Virtual Cooking Classes - Looking for a gift to send to a family member, friend, co-worker, or even a stranger as a kind deed? E-gift cards for Virtual Cooking Classes make a perfect surprise!
Valentine's Day Dessert Virtual Cooking Class - Prepare to be WHISKED off your feet this Valentine's Day as we team up with DeFatta Custom Homes for a unique dessert experience
Quick Beef Pho Virtual Cooking Class - This class is going to be unPHOgetable! Faux pho fast!
Falafel Salad Virtual Cooking Class - LETTUCE celebrate spring while exploring the art of Mediterranean food by making this classic vegan dish
Kentucky Derby Hot Brown Pasta Virtual Cooking Class - Kentucky hot browns and juleps are MINT to be together
Whisk Taker Recipes - A cookbook with all of the delicious meals created from my virtual cooking classes over the last year
Spring Rolls Virtual Cooking Class - this spring class is going to be SHRIMPLY irresistible
Cake and Coffee Virtual Cooking Class - BAKE it 'till you make it with this fresh summer cake
Summer BLT Pasta Salad Virtual Cooking Class - Summer is here and it is A-MAIZE-ING, let's celebrate the fresh produce of the season
Southern Tomato Pie Brunch Virtual Cooking Class - I'm feeling good from my head TOMATOES because it is finally time for a brunch cooking class
Chicken and Dumplings Virtual Cooking Class - Life is GOURD! Let's enjoy a weeknight fall meal together on the autumnal equinox
Sloppy Joe Pie Virtual Cooking Class - It's time to CARVE out some fun for Halloween this year with a special feast
Gnocchi Stuffing Virtual Cooking Class - You ain't seen STUFFING yet! Wait until you try out this new take on an old favorite
Christmas Cookies Virtual Cooking Class - This Christmas we will be BAKING spirits bright!
Workouts and Exercises
Throwback Workout Videos - Videos on how to perform card squats and a front/side plank
Butt & Hip Exercises - Video on how to do my favorite butt & hip exercises that are especially great for runners
Complete Upper Body Workout - Work your back, chest, shoulders, biceps, triceps and core with this easy to follow workout routine
Complete Lower Body Workout - Work your hamstrings, quads, calves and hips with this workout routine you can do anywhere
Do-Anywhere Full Body Bodyweight Workout - Perform this bodyweight workout anywhere at any time in as little as 10 minutes or up to 30!
Wellness Information and Tips
Recovering From an Easter Binge - Accept it and get back on track
10 Warm Weather Running Tips - Learn how to make the adjustment
5 Reasons Why Diets Don't Work - Lose the diet mindset and focus on a healthy lifestyle
No Time For Your Health? - Make your health a priority
Then Why Worry? - Stress-management techniques and information
7 Ways to Stay Healthy on Vacation - Enjoy your vacation, eat delicious food, stay active and feel great!
Whole Foods for Post-Workout Recovery - Use real food to help your body refuel, rebuild and recover
Living Life Balanced - Learn about the 9 dimensions of wellness and that living a balanced life doesn't mean you have to be perfect
Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life - How do you become the person you believe that you can be?
Stop Your War with Food - Stop letting food control you; eat good foods to fuel and nourish your body and enjoy life
What If You Started Now? - Navigate through the holidays and be 3 months ahead come January 1
How to Become a Better Cook - Learn the tips and tricks needed to cook better at home
Halloween Tricks and Treats - Discover some tips for controlling those sugar cravings
Top 10 Healthy Thanksgiving Tips - Enjoy every second of the food, fun, family and friends but remain in control and balanced
How to Host a Stress Free Holiday Dinner - Take charge and plan ahead so you can enjoy your evening!
How to Stay on Track During the Holidays - Don't put yourself on the back burner this holiday season
St. Patrick's Day Recipe Roundup - Take part in the festivities AND stay on track
What to Bring on a Hike - Be prepared with the right gear, food and water for your next day hike
Easter Brunch Recipe Roundup - Try these light, spring-like Easter recipes for a new tradition
Why You Should Focus on Behavior Change vs. Weight Loss - Consistency is key
Stop Following Impossible Food Rules - There is no one "perfect" way of eating, find what works best for you
Healthy Kitchen Staples - Pantry, fridge and freezer staples to make meal and snack time easier
Planning Ahead for a Healthy Week - Be successful in your health journey with these 5 tips to help you plan for the week ahead
10 Reasons You Should Join a Running Group - See how a running group can bring out the best in you and enhance your quality of life
5 Autumn Self-Care Tips - Take care of yourself and create space for the things you want to do
Thanksgiving Dinner Menu + Planning Guide - Let me help take the stress away from you this Thanksgiving by planning everything for you - all you have to do is follow the recipes!
Meal Plan Troubleshooting - How to overcome the top 5 meal planning problems
Simple Meal Prep Tips - Simplify your life and enhance your health with these simple tips
This is for YOU - Tips on how to handle the COVID-19 quarantine and stay mentally and physically healthy
My Favorite Summer Running Products - The gear you need to beat the heat and stay safe
Top 5 Tips for Managing These Stressful Times - COVID-19 sucks, but your life doesn't have to
Delayed Gratification - Invest in yourself. Your reward will come. Trust the method.
Williamson County, TN Paths, Trails and Parks
(*2019 New Feature - Still Updating* See latest post here)
Aspen Grove Park Trails + The Harpeth River Greenway (Franklin) - Paved Path. Around 2.25 miles (without repeating too much) in a wooded park setting and along the river
Westhaven Trails - (Franklin) Trails. 9 miles throughout 7 different wooded trails + connectors
Brentwood Parks Trail System (Brentwood) - Paved Path. About 10 miles (total out and back); can easily add several more miles in with connectors to more paths and parks
Pinkerton Park Path + Fort Granger Trail (Franklin) - Paved Path + Trail. 2 miles (1 mile paved path loop + 1 mile trail out and back with a loop); can add more miles through downtown Franklin
The Park at Harlinsdale Farm Trail (Franklin) - Trail. 5.25 mile turf/grass trail with a small wooded trail section + a small bit of park roads; can add more miles with more park roads or adding more loops (will eventually have more connectivity trails)
Marcella Vivrette Smith Park Trails (Brentwood) - Trails. 7 miles throughout 4 wooded trails with some rolling fields; can add more miles with park roads and paved paths or by adding on 10+ miles with the Brentwood Parks Trail System
Liberty Park Path (Franklin) - Paved Path. 1/2 mile along the park road surrounded by trees; can add more by running to the baseball fields or on the surrounding sidewalks along the nearby roads or through the disc golf course wooded trail
Flagpole Park Path + Wikle Park Path (Brentwood) - Paved Path. 1 mile loop around the border of both parks, can add more miles by running on the connecting sidewalks in the area
Winstead Hill Park Path (Franklin) - Paved Path. 1 mile loop around a tree lined field with stairs and a short rocky path to an overlook
Franklin Greenway Path (Bicentennial Park, Ruby F. Lynch Riverwalk Trail, Joel Cheek Park) + Judge Fulton Greer Park Path (Franklin) - Paved Path. 5 miles out and back with some loops through several different parks and trails, along the Harpeth River covered by trees; can add more miles by adding on Hillsboro Rd or by running through downtown Franklin and to Pinkerton Park
Dry Branch Wetland (Brentwood) - Grass Trail. .4 mile around the loop where you can walk and learn about the ecosystem around you
Jim Warren Park Path (Franklin) - Paved Path. 2.7 miles around a beautiful tree-lined active park; can add more miles by adding on connecting neighborhood sidewalks
Eastern Flank Battlefield Park Path (Franklin) - Paved Path. 3 miles around a historic battlefield
Fieldstone Park Path (Franklin) - Paved Path. 3 miles out and back; can add more miles by adding on Hillsboro Rd or discovering more of the paths through the neighborhood
Franklin Mountain Bike Trail System (Franklin) - Trails. 1.25 miles around 2 different loops. Can add a lot more road running by running on sidewalks in the surrounding area.
Preservation Park Trails (Thompson's Station) - Trails. 3.6 miles + of turf/grass trails plus some wooded trail sections; can add more miles by adding on Sarah Benson Park and the Heritage Park Trails - Alexander/Stephen's Way.
Blueways
Franklin, TN Harpeth River Canoe Access Points - Discover the 6 different canoe access points located in Franklin to help you explore the Harpeth River (Ladd Park, Eastern Flank, Pinkerton Park, Harlinsdale Farm, Williamson/Franklin Rec Center, and Rizer Point(closed))
